University of Michigan - Flint

Yes, UM-Flint offers several online undergraduate and graduate degrees. Online students receive the same quality of education as their traditional, in-person classmates.The university has over 35 online degree programs, which are either partially or entirely online. In regards to distance education at UM-Flint, 34% of undergraduate and 35% of graduate students are solely enrolled in online courses, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). 

UM-Flint is accredited, which means that it's a legitimate online school. Accreditation is given to both traditional and online schools meeting the educational requirements to deliver undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Specifically, UM-Flint is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation status signifies that HLC finds UM-Flint's financial practices sound and its academic programming meets federal quality standards.

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Abundance of online degree programs

The university provides many online degree programs across all degree levels. From the field of health care administration to supply chain management, students are likely to find a major that aligns with their career interests at UM-Flint. 

Mixed-Mode programs

UM-Flint offers mixed-mode online programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. These programs are delivered in a mixed-mode format, allowing students to visit campus once a month or every six weeks. With this program type, students needing to complete in-person components to get more flexibility to handle other obligations while completing courses. 

Several online certifications

To enhance their learning experience and build up their resume, online students can tack on online undergraduate and graduate certifications to their degrees. UM-Flint offers over 25 online certifications in various specialties, such as Africana studies, nursing case management, and international business, to name a few examples. 

At UM-Flint, five undergraduate degrees provide the highest degree earnings for graduates, according to federal data by College Scorecard. These five degrees are (1) computer science at $82,500; (2) mechanical engineering at $80,400; (3) registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing at $75,700; and (4) finance and financial management services at $63,000, and (5) international services at $59,000. 

Students can pursue many online undergraduate degrees within these majors, such as an RN to BSN, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business. 

OnlineU’s proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates across the country with the same degree out of a score of 100. UM-Flint’s Salary Scores are 44 for bachelor’s, 48 for master’s, and 43 for doctoral degrees. 

UM-Flint accepts 74% of applicants, a rate indicating the university admits about every three out of four students into its programs. UM-Flint does consider admission test scores, like the ACT and SAT, during the application process, but they’re not required. 

Admitted students at UM-Flint typically have the following test scores: an SAT Critical Reading score between 515 and 640, an SAT Math score between 500 and 610, and an ACT composite score of 21 and 29. 

For first-year students applying to college, the university requires a high school GPA of 3.5 or above. 

To be considered for admission into one of UM-Flint’s online degree programs, students must complete the school's online application process. 

Here’s UM-Flint's admission checklist:

• Submit an application with UM-Flint’s free online application or through the Common Application. 
• Submit official transcripts to UM-Flint’s admissions office electronically or through the mail.
• Review scholarships online.
• Apply for the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Visit campus if applying for a hybrid program.

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